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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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